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fIPV (0.2mL) IM

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · FDA-approved active Biologic

fIPV is an inactivated polio vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against all three poliovirus serotypes, preventing polio infection.

fIPV is an inactivated polio vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against all three poliovirus serotypes, preventing polio infection. Used for Prevention of poliomyelitis caused by poliovirus serotypes 1, 2, and 3.

At a glance

Generic namefIPV (0.2mL) IM
SponsorCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Drug classInactivated viral vaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

fIPV contains chemically inactivated (killed) poliovirus particles of serotypes 1, 2, and 3. When administered intramuscularly, it triggers both humoral (antibody) and cellular immune responses without causing disease. The vaccine induces production of neutralizing antibodies that protect against infection if the vaccinated individual is exposed to wild-type or vaccine-derived poliovirus.

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Key clinical trials

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